Nineteenth-century Americans viewed Paris as a libertine paradise filled with food, fashion, and nightlife. Today, while the attraction endures, it has evolved. Conversations between Lauren Collins and Alexandra Schwartz delve into the legacy of American Francophiles. They explore how French femininity is portrayed to American women, emphasizing the romantic yet misleading narratives provided by modern influencers. Collins points out that Paris is multifaceted, being vibrant, unrefined, and constantly changing, which counters the simplistic essentialism surrounding dialogues about France.
French femininity has been marketed to American women, yet modern influencers offer an incomplete picture of Paris that's often romanticized and idyllic.
Paris is not only a romantic and picturesque city; it is big, loud, dirty, and complex, evolving like any other place.
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